If you own a hot tub, you know you need to keep it covered to help keep it warm when you aren’t using it and to protect it from dirt and debris. However, a hot tub cover isn’t meant to last forever. In fact, you can end up needing to replace your cover long before you are ready to give up your hot tub. If you find yourself in a position to need a new cover for your hot tub, you will need to provide the proper measurements to ensure you get the right size for your hot tub.

Your Old Cover

You may have liked the way your old cover fits over your hot tub. If that is the case, you can get away with measuring your current cover so you can order a new one. This will ensure you get a cover that fits just like your old one did. Be sure to measure the length of all sides, as well as the distance across the center of the cover to ensure you get the right fit.

Hot Tub Measurements

If you don’t care about the old hot tub cover or it isn’t available to you, it is important to know just how to measure the hot tub so you can get the right fit. You will need to measure from the outside edge of on one side to the outside edge on the other. Measure across the hot tub in both directions so you can establish the length and width of the cover you will need. However, these aren’t the only measurements you will need.

Corners

In addition to the hot tub length and width, you will also need to keep the corners in mind. While many hot tubs have rounded corners, you will need to make note of any corners that are cut out or have other features, such as speakers that are raised. Be sure to let the manufacturer from which you purchase the cover know about any of these corners to ensure the right fit.

Replacing your hot tub cover doesn’t have to be complicated. However, because of design changes, you won’t necessarily get the right fit if you simply tell the manufacturer which model hot tub you have. Instead, you will need to know how to measure your hot tub so you can be sure to order the right cover to fit on your hot tub and keep it protected.